Regierungserklärung: Informelles Treffen des Europäischen Rates in Gent am 19.Oktober 2001 [Government statement: Informal meeting of the European Council in Gent on 19 October 2001]

Plenary protocol of a government statement by Federal Chancellor, Gerhard Schröder to the German Bundestag on 18 October 2001 on an informal meeting of the European Council on 19 October 2001. Among the topics covered were the projects of European integration, the start of the military operations in Afghanistan, Germany's preparedness to military contributions, European cooperation on the field of inner security, the post Taliban process, fight against terrorism, the preparations of the introduction of Euro cash money, the ratification of the Treaty of Nice, a schedule for EU enlargement, the appointment of a convent for the working out of European reform options.

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